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Sweetness & Lightning
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Sweetness & Lightning (2016)

7.2
TV_PG

Sweetness & Lightning follows the story of a single father, Kohei Inuzuka, and his young daughter, Tsumugi. After the death of Tsumugi's mother, Kohei struggles to balance his role as a math teacher with being a parent. Inspired by Tsumugi's love for food, Kohei begins to learn how to cook, and together they embark on culinary adventures. Along the way, they make new friends, face challenges, and discover the importance of family, friendship, and the joy of experiencing new flavors.

Olive Kitteridge
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Olive Kitteridge (2014)

8.3
TV_14

Olive Kitteridge is a retired math teacher living in a small town in Maine. Over a 25-year time span, the show explores her complex relationships with her husband, son, and fellow townspeople. It delves into themes of mental illness, bereavement, resentment, and the challenges of parenting. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Olive Kitteridge is a compelling portrayal of a woman's journey through life.

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The Virgin Suicides
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The Virgin Suicides(1999)

7.2
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R
97Minutes

A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit in the mid 1970s. The story takes place in affluent Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in 1974, as four neighborhood boys reflect on their neighbors, the five Lisbon sisters. The film begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, Cecilia, as she slits her wrist in a bath. The family therapist Dr. Horniker suggests that Cecilia may have a problem with feeling neglected and advises her parents to pay more attention to her and their other children. After Cecilia's death, the Lisbon parents become even more overprotective, isolating their daughters from the community. Lux, one of the sisters, forms a secret relationship with the school heartthrob Trip Fontaine, but he abandons her after having sex. The sisters are then punished and confined to their house. Lux continues to have anonymous sexual encounters on the roof of the house. The boys across the street, who are obsessed with the sisters, eventually discover that all the sisters have killed themselves in a suicide pact. Devastated, their parents flee the neighborhood, and the community acts as if the Lisbon family never existed. The boys are left haunted by the mystery of the Lisbon sisters' suicides and will spend the rest of their lives trying to unravel it.

Second Call
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Second Call (2021)

8.6

'Second Call' focuses on the resilience stories of teachers and students in a complex public education system. After some time off from teaching, Lúcia Helena returns to the classroom, now giving night classes to teenagers and adults. Along with other three teachers and the principal, she faces institutional adversities and the lack of appreciation without flinching. The conflicts involve both the faculty and the student body and, in this scenario, Education emerges as a hope, reminding everyone that it is never too late to have a second chance.

Down a Dark Hall
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Down a Dark Hall(2018)

5.1
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PG_13
96Minutes

Down a Dark Hall follows a troubled teen named Kit Gordy who is sent to Blackwood, an eerie girls' boarding school. Kit's estranged mother and her new husband decide to send her away to the isolated school in the hopes of straightening out her rebellious behavior. Upon arrival, Kit meets the school's enigmatic headmistress, Madame Duret, who reveals that the school specializes in nurturing the talents of its students. As Kit settles into her new surroundings, she begins to experience strange occurrences, including hearing voices and seeing visions. With the help of her new friends, Kit uncovers the dark secret of Blackwood and must find a way to escape before it's too late.

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The Art of Getting By
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The Art of Getting By(2011)

6.5
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PG_13
83Minutes

The Art of Getting By tells the story of George, a high school student who is struggling with relationships and finding his purpose in life. He meets a girl named Sally who inspires him to embrace his artistic talent. With the help of a supportive art teacher, George begins to explore his passion for drawing and learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of following your dreams.

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Marry Me
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Marry Me(2022)

6.1
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PG_13
112Minutes

Music superstar Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she instead decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd. Kat and Charlie agree to stay married for a few months to avoid negative attention and end up growing closer. However, when Bastian tries to re-enter Kat's life, Charlie decides to let her go. Eventually, Kat realizes her love for Charlie and reunites with him, and they form a happy family with Charlie's daughter.

School Life
Movie

School Life(2019)

6.5
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111Minutes

School Life follows the lives of teenagers in a Parisian suburb as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, school, and personal relationships. The story focuses on the experiences of a group of students in a middle school, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and the dynamics of teacher-student relationships. It delves into the struggles and triumphs of these young individuals as they come of age in a vibrant and diverse community.

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An Invisible Sign
Movie

An Invisible Sign(2010)

5.3
PG_13
96Minutes

An Invisible Sign follows the journey of a young girl named Mona Gray, who has a mathematically gifted mind and struggles with personal challenges such as her father's illness and her mother's overprotectiveness. Mona finds solace in mathematics and becomes a teacher, using unconventional methods to connect with her students and help them overcome their own challenges. Along the way, she discovers the importance of human connections and finds love and acceptance.

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Finders Keepers
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Finders Keepers(2014)

4.3
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R
85Minutes

In 'Finders Keepers', a math teacher moves into a new home and discovers an evil doll that possesses supernatural powers. As he becomes more obsessed with the doll, he unravels a series of mysterious events and encounters a problem child who is connected to the doll. As the teacher's life starts to spiral out of control, he must find a way to break free from the doll's grip before it's too late.

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Magical Girl
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Magical Girl(2014)

7.2
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127Minutes

Magical Girl is a gripping drama-thriller that follows a 12-year-old girl with cancer who wants a magic wand. She blackmails her math teacher, causing a series of interconnected stories involving cosplay, mental illness, murder, and masochism. The film showcases the complexity of human relationships and explores themes of desperation, power, and redemption.

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Malicious
Movie

Malicious(2018)

5
90Minutes
Live Twice, Love Once
Movie

Live Twice, Love Once(2019)

7.2
tomato56%
101Minutes

Live Twice, Love Once is a movie that follows Emilio, a retired math teacher who embarks on a journey to find his lost love after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Along the way, he forms a special bond with his granddaughter and learns important lessons about life, family, and the power of love.

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My Teacher's Wife
Movie

My Teacher's Wife(1999)

5.5
R
89Minutes
There Was a Father
Movie

There Was a Father(1942)

7.5
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NR
93Minutes

A single father works as a textile worker to provide for his son. The son, a student, faces challenges at school and forms a special bond with his math teacher. Tragedy strikes when the father becomes seriously ill, and the son must balance his responsibilities and education. Through hardship, they learn the importance of dignity, friendship, and the value of hard work.

Cineman
Movie

Cineman(2009)

2.9
90Minutes

Cineman is a comedy movie that follows the story of a math teacher who stumbles upon a mysterious world of cinema. He gets entangled in various adventures and encounters a woman who holds the key to his survival. As he unravels the secrets of this cinema realm, he must use his knowledge and wit to navigate through the challenges. Along the way, he discovers the influence of famous filmmaker Georges Méliès and encounters a mysterious disease that threatens the existence of this cinematic world.

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